Rocks and Minerals Practice

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.

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False

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An igneous rock containing large crystals is most likely a(n) __________.

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Intrusive Rock

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The process by which igneous rocks are formed is called __________.

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melting and cooling

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Fossils are found in ____________ rocks.

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sedimentary

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What is an igneous rock?

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A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed by the accumulation of sediments.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has been changed from its original form by heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.